From looking back at his great save from Brazilian striker Peléto entertaining youngsters at Alton Towers - StokeonTrentLive readers have shared their memories of the great Gordon Banks.

Banks, originally from Sheffield, moved to the Potteries in 1967, settling in Madeley. He went on to play more than 194 games for the Potters.

A World Cup winner in 1966, most football fans will remember his save against Brazilian hotshot Pelé in the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, unfortunately for fans of the Three Lions, England went on to lose 1-0.

Now, after news of the legendary goalkeeper's death broke, StokeonTrentLive readers have shared their most cherished memories of Gordon Banks.

Matthew Burley, said: "Gordon Banks came along to one of Royal Stoke's children's oncology days out at Alton Towers, taking the time to speak to all the patients and families.

"He spoke about his own private battles in the past and encouraged the children to keep battling in their own battles. It was an absolute privilege to have met him."

Linda Cass, writing on Facebook, added: "Met him at one of the youth world cup opening matches. My ex-sister-in-law worked as a physio for the youth team. She spoke to Gordon as he was a hero of mine - the only way they could treat me for a dog bite was to say he was in hospital at the same time as me.

"Gordon took time out to come and meet me. I have never been so humbled and it is something I will treasure for the rest of my life."

Singer Rosemarie DaCosta was part of the Desmond and Leah Tutu Peace Choir who performed in front of the Stoke legend when his statue was unveiled outside the bet365 Stadium.

She said: "Safe as the Banks of England- my memory from 1966 world cup. I also had the privilege to sing at the gala dinner at the Kings Hall stoke when Pele and Desmond Tutu came to unveil the statue of Gordon.

"I was part of the Desmond and Leah Tutu peace choir and we loved the whole occasion, having travelled from the East Midlands - I think I was the only member of our 80 singers who was actually from Stoke.

"A treasured memory of a great and humble man."

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Alan Ravenscroft, from Madeley, says the local community will miss the former shotstopper. He said: "It will be a very sad day for our village. We have lost a brilliant professional and person - who I am honoured to have met and had numerous conversations with."

Writing on Twitter, Stoke fan Keith Bird said: "RIP Gordon. You were a legend to our club, your memory will live on in this part of the country. Sadly missed."

Fellow Potters fan Stewart Smith grew up wanting to emulate his hero. He added: "I remember as an eight-year-old getting a pair of Gordon Banks goalkeeper gloves then throwing myself all over the park ruining my clothes . A true legend RIP Gordon."

NHS worker Karl Fletcher said: "[He] ruffled my hear as a youngster when he opened one of Stallington Hospital's carnivals back in the day. One of those hands on my head. Touched by brilliance!"

Jo Jones, writing on Facebook, said: "He sat with my son when we were at the cancer centre. Even though he was poorly himself he had time for him. RIP Gordon Banks."

Gordon Banks with Jo's son Riley Jones. (Image: Jo Jones)

Kevin Brennan, who has supported Stoke City for more than four decades, added: "I met Gordon Banks when I was in primary school and played football for the school.

"He came and had a talk to all of us players back then. That's when I fell in love with our beloved Stoke City, that was 44 years ago. RIP the legend that is Gordon Banks."

Stoke-on-Trent Central MP Gareth Snell joined in with the tributes to Gordon Banks. Writing on Twitter, he said: "A footballing icon, a Stoke-on-Trent legend, and a thoroughly nice guy. His save against Pele will probably go down as the greatest save ever made."